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POST 09/170 : ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST PRODUCTION GRADE A – C

🏢 DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION 📍 Pretoria Head Office ⏳ Closes: 27 Mar 2026 🧾 Post: 09/170 # Ref: 270326/05 Branch: Infrastructure Management: Head Office CD: DIR: Engineering Services Dir: Civil Engineering Sub-Dir: Bulk Pipe Systems

Key details

Salary
R453 576 – • per annum
Centre
Pretoria Head Office
Reference
270326/05 Branch: Infrastructure Management: Head Office CD: DIR: Engineering Services Dir: Civil Engineering Sub-Dir: Bulk Pipe Systems
Closing date
27 Mar 2026

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Overview
Join the Department of Water and Sanitation to manage technical services, contract administration, and support engineering projects while promoting safety and service delivery.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) in Civil Engineering.

Three (3) years post qualification engineering experience.

Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technologist.

The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.

Knowledge of project management, technical design, and analysis.

Knowledge and understanding of research and development.

Knowledge and experience in Computer-aided engineering applications.

Knowledge of legal compliance and technical report writing.

Good communication skills both (verbal and written), conflict management and negotiation skills.

Problem solving and analysis, decision making, teamwork, creativity, financial management, people management, customer focus, responsiveness, planning and organizing.

Must be prepared to work away from the office and travel extensively for extended periods of time.


Duties

Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers.

Monitor, analyse and determine actions to ensure effective contract administration.

Co- ordinate the development of Service Level Agreements and manage all types of signed contracts.

Monitor and evaluate contract performance in line with the Service Level Agreements.

Monitor Compliance and control in contract management, co-ordinate improved service delivery.

Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Manage administrative, human resources and related functions.

Financial Management and provide inputs into the budgeting process, operational plan, procurement plan and related matters.

Compile and submit reports as required.

Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters.

Provide mentorship and supervision of personnel.

Research / literature studies and technical engineering technology to improve expertise.

Research and development through Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to keep up with new technologies and procedures.


How to apply

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

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